Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Goodwill - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details)

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Goodwill - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 26, 2020
Sep. 28, 2019
Sep. 29, 2018
Sep. 30, 2017
Goodwill [Roll Forward]        
Goodwill $ 699,516 $ 695,638 $ 690,738 $ 665,836
Accumulated impairment losses (409,561) (409,561) (409,561) (409,561)
Balance as of beginning of period 286,077 281,177 256,275  
Additions in fiscal year 3,878 4,900 24,902  
Write off related to sale of business     0  
Balance as of end of period 289,955 286,077 281,177  
Garden Products Segment        
Goodwill [Roll Forward]        
Goodwill 231,371 231,371 226,471 219,056
Accumulated impairment losses (213,583) (213,583) (213,583) (213,583)
Balance as of beginning of period 17,788 12,888 5,473  
Additions in fiscal year 0 4,900 7,415  
Write off related to sale of business     0  
Balance as of end of period 17,788 17,788 12,888  
Pet Products Segment        
Goodwill [Roll Forward]        
Goodwill 468,145 464,267 464,267 446,780
Accumulated impairment losses (195,978) (195,978) (195,978) $ (195,978)
Balance as of beginning of period 268,289 268,289 250,802  
Additions in fiscal year 3,878 0 17,487  
Write off related to sale of business     0  
Balance as of end of period $ 272,167 $ 268,289 $ 268,289